Evergreen

  • Porsche Cayenne tows an Air France Airbus A380

    It's always fun to watch something small try to tow something very large. Remember back in 2012 when a Toyota Tundra towed the Space Shuttle Endeavor? That was a pretty amazing sight. But it pales in comparison to what a Porsche Cayenne just pulled off. There's a new world record for heaviest aircraft pulled by a production vehicle, because a bone-stock Porsche Cayenne managed to tow an Airbus A380 for 42 meters. The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger aircraft. It weighs in at a mammoth 285 metric tonnes. That's equivalent to 314 U.S. tons, or nearly 630,000 pounds. By comparison, the...

  • Ken Block burnout in 2018 Ford Raptor
    Ken Block lays down a massive burnout in his brand new Ford F-150 Raptor

    What's the best way to kick off your family road trip in your brand-new vehicle? If you happen to be rally racing hero Ken Block and that vehicle is a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, you load up the bikes, the wife, and the kids, and do one massive, smokey burnout ahead of a 1,000-mile road trip. Block...

  • JR Hildebrand POV Indy Car video
    Experience 5 gs and 190 mph in an IndyCar

    The next time someone argues racing doesn't require much skill, show them this video. Not only do IndyCar drivers possess the skills to drive 200-plus mph, concentration, preparation, and physical endurance are also absolute musts. As the video shows, an IndyCar driver will reach speeds of 190 mph...

  • A BMW 2002 stops by Jay Leno's Garage
    BMW 2002 restomod stops by Jay Leno's Garage

    The BMW New Class of automobiles are a group of wonderful boxy beauties. This is the generation of car built between 1962 and 1977 that's given us the BMW 2002, which remains a cherished part of any BMW fan's dream car garage. The New Class cars included the 1500, 1800, 1600, and the 2000 models...

  • Raptor vs. Hellcat Race
    Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Ford F-150 Raptor race around, over a mountain

    It was the question burning on our minds for all of 10 minutes: What's the quickest way to conquer a mountain? Around, or over? Like a forced induction race between a rabbit and a super-powered rabbit, we took the strongest examples to Sugarloaf mountain. Motor Authority editors Andrew Ganz and...

  • Ferrari 812 Superfast
    Marchionne says Ferrari will always offer naturally aspirated V-12s

    "Nuts." That's how Ferrari chief Sergio Marchionne described the thought of turbocharging V-12 engines in future vehicles. With that blunt opinion, Marchionne confirmed Ferrari will always offer a naturally aspirated V-12 engine. The statement also casts out fears of downsizing or even killing off...

  • Hellcat does a burnout all the way through seventh gear

    A burnout is fun. A burnout in which you shift into second gear is hilarious fun. If you drive one of Dodge's Charger or Challenger SRT Hellcats, you can keep that fun going all the way through your first seven gears. This was recently proven on a quiet city street in Poland, with a camera rolling from a nearby rooftop. (Editor's Note: We don't recommend that you try this at home, under any circumstance. Those who ignore this advice assume responsibility for paying their own tickets.) In the video, the Hellcat driver sets off into a brake stand and almost immediately has to shift the car into...

  • Wife surprised her husband with his dream car; a McLaren 650S
    Wife surprises husband with McLaren 650S

    My wife once surprised me with tickets to see my favorite band playing a concert in my favorite ballpark. It was an amazing gift, an amazing show, and I am very happy that my wife bought that for a past birthday. I'd be even happier if she'd purchased a car for me, although that's asking a lot...

  • 1,233 horsepower VW Golf Mk2
    This Volkswagen Golf Mk2 can beat the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in the quarter mile

    Yes, yes, we know. The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon comes straight from the factory and can clip off incredible achievements such as a 0-60 mph time of 2.1 seconds (with a catch) and a quarter-mile time of 9.65 seconds. But, there's always going to be someone, somewhere, who's faster. In this...

  • Toyota FT-1 Fast and Furious Supra livery
    'The Fast and the Furious' liveries applied to modern equivalents still look good

    When "The Fast and the Furious" debuted in 2001, Universal likely never expected it would ignite a love affair with fast cars and the underground street racing world. Its effects on car culture persist to this day as the franchise has grown to a multi-billion dollar saga. That's billion with a big...

  • How do disconnecting sway bars work?
    How disconnecting sway bars work

    You off-roaders out there know all about disconnecting your own sway bars. You crave articulation, and you'll disconnect parts of your vehicle to get it. For those who don't seek out tough trails and mud-covered body panels, the idea of a disconnecting sway bar might be an odd concept. It's less...

  • HPE Exorcist Camaro ZL1 on dyno
    Dyno reveals Hennessey's Exorcist Camaro ZL1 puts down 959 hp at rear wheels

    Hennessey Performance Engineering had one goal when it announced the arrival of the Exorcist Camaro ZL1: Cast out the demon. The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, that is. On paper, it sure looks like it has enough to answer the Dodge Demon's call. HPE revealed the Exorcist Camaro ZL1 would make...

  • Engineering Explained is testing their newly installed Honda S2000 rear differential

    If you change your car's gearing, can you make it quicker? The simple answer is yes. More aggressive gearing creates a quicker car but not a faster car. A gearing change will have a noticeable affect on your car. If you swap in taller rear gears, you can gain some top-end speed, making your car faster, but you're going to be a bit slower leaving from a stop. You'll get an opposite result when you swap in shorter gears. Engineering Explained host Jason Fenske recently changed out the rear-end gearing in his own project Honda S2000. That's good news for you, because he's going to break down the...

  • 2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 S has a top speed of 187 miles per hour
    Mercedes-AMG E63 S hits 187 mph on the Autobahn

    The 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 is an unabashed monster machine that mixes potent power and performance with regular E-Class style and sophistication. For the 2018 model year, the super sedan packs a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that uncorks a massive 603 horsepower in S trim. There's even a...

  • Daily driven Ferrari 308 GTB in Bangkok
    This man daily drives a Ferrari 308 GTB in Bangkok

    Dedication. That's what it takes to pilot a Ferrari 308 GTB every single day through the busy streets of Bangkok, Thailand. It's quite a special Ferrari to call a daily driver, too. Chayanin Debhakam owns the yellow 308 GTB and was set on owning one from the moment he decided on purchasing a...

  • 1966 Buick Riviera on Jay Leno's Garage
    Custom 1966 Buick Riviera stops by Jay Leno's Garage

    There's always room for another restomod in the automotive world, especially when the attention detail is akin to what we have here. This custom 1966 Buick Riviera stopped by Jay Leno's Garage and it is an utter labor of love. The owner of the shop responsible for the build, Randy Clark, gladly...

  • Pagani Huayra BC delivery process
    Watch how a Pagani Huayra BC gets delivered to its new owner

    Very, very carefully. That's how we would describe the process of delivering the first Pagani Huayra BC to come to the United States. We could end the story there, but we won't since there is more to the process. But indeed, the Pagani Huayra BC gets extra special handling and care--as it should...

  • Kitty Hawk Flyer prototype
    Meet the Kitty Hawk Flyer, the flying car backed by Google founder Larry Page

    No, this isn’t a late April Fools’ Day prank. A startup by the name of Kitty Hawk and backed by Google co-founder Larry Page has given us our first look at a flying car that’s in development and promised on the market by the end of 2017. Well, it’s not so much of a car but...

  • Sim Racing

    Donut Media has put together a sublime tour of sim racing through the ages, beginning with 1983's "Chequered Flag" and strutting right up to this year's "Project Cars 2." It's not an exhaustive list by any means, but the 6-minute clip is a good way to remind you of just how far we've come in a little over three decades. It also points out the advances made by each of the featured games along the way. This video is a great ride down nostalgia lane, with scenes from early on in the "Gran Turismo" and "Forza" franchises reminding us just how many hours we spent turning laps in the digital world...

  • Norwegian Cruise ship's Ferrari go-kart track
    This cruise ship has a Ferrari go-kart track on its top deck

    Looking for a car-themed vacation? Look no further. No only does this Norwegian cruise ship whisk its passengers to the wide open sea, but it offers solace for those who can't go a day without a bit of motorsport by housing a Ferrari F1 inspired go-kart track on the top deck. Yes, you can race...

  • 1957 Jaguar XKSS that failed to sell during 2017 Amelia Island Concours auction
    Has the collector car market finally peaked?

    The collector car market in recent years has experienced never before seen levels of growth, due mostly to rock-bottom interest rates pushing up prices of almost all assets. Yes, sadly, cars are now viewed more as investment vehicles similar to jewelry or fine art, with many owners parking their...

  • 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE attempts lap record
    Watch the 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE setting its 'Ring lap time

    The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE has returned to the Nürburgring, and it's ready to take some names. Following the Camaro ZL1's stellar performance at The Green Hell, where the car clocked a 7.29.60 time, the Camaro ZL1 1LE with its added track capability is likely to only shave precious time...

  • S2000 Rear Differential Install
    How to install a rear differential in a Honda S2000

    Engineering Explained is back with a new video, this time on how to replace the rear differential in a Honda S2000. In this case, the swap stems from our host, Jason Fenske, using this opportunity to change out gear sets, switching from a 4.1 final drive ratio to a 4.44, to get quicker acceleration...

  • A twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Huracan making 1,493 whp
    This twin-turbo Lamborghini Huracán makes 1,439 hp at the wheels and runs 8s

    High horsepower figures and low quarter mile times are the order of the day of late. Some of that is owed to all of the Dodge Demon news, while other flashes of interest are being created by tuners all over the world. You can now add Gosha Turbo Tech to that list thanks to its twin-turbocharged...

Follow Us on Instagram @motorauthority

News First Drives Auto Shows Photos Videos Spy Shots